Had a coolant hose blow on the highway near Tacoma last Tuesday

I was driving my old Ford Ranger home from a job when the temp gauge spiked and steam poured out from under the hood. Pulled over and found the lower radiator hose had a split about two inches long. I always keep a basic tool roll and some hose clamps in the truck, so I cut out the bad section with my pocket knife and used a short piece of copper pipe I had as a splice, clamping it tight. Got me the last 15 miles home without overheating. What's your go-to method for a roadside hose repair when you're in a pinch?

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davis.emma8d ago

Copper pipe can react with coolant over time.

parker5438d ago

Actually copper's pretty stable with most coolants, it's aluminum that tends to corrode. What kind of system are you working on?